Langerak makes Socceroos return, Arnold names newcomers

Wed, 14 Sep, 2022

Langerak makes Socceroos return, Arnold names newcomers

Sydney: Goalkeeper Mitch Langerak has been lured out of retirement for Australia’s pre-FIFA World Cup™ Qatar 2022 friendlies against New Zealand later this month as Socceroos head coach Graham Arnold named a 31-man squad that also features newcomers Garang Kuol and Jason Cummings.

Nagoya Grampus’ Langerak quit international football during the qualifiers due to Japan’s stringent COVID-19 travel restrictions, but has been convinced to return by Arnold to add competition to first-choice Mathew Ryan and World Cup qualifying hero Andrew Redmayne.

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AFC Cup™ 2022: Vote for your favourite goal of the Inter-Zone and West Zone Semi-finals

Tue, 13 Sep, 2022

AFC Cup™ 2022: Vote for your favourite goal of the Inter-Zone and West Zone Semi-finals

Kuala Lumpur: Just four teams remain in contention for the AFC Cup™ 2022 title after the conclusion of the Inter-Zone and West Zone semi-finals last week. 

Four gripping contests witnessed no shortage of drama with each of the winners leaving it late to secure their places in the final four, while there were some eye-catching goals, too.

The-AFC.com has selected five of the best goals from the Inter-Zone and West Zone Semi-finals and asks you, the fans, to vote for your favourite at the bottom of the article. 

Son's form not a concern, says Korea Republic's Bento

Tue, 13 Sep, 2022

Son's form not a concern, says Korea Republic's Bento

Seoul: Paulo Bento says he is not concerned about Son Heung-min’s lack of goals in the Premier League after naming the Tottenham Hotspur attacker in his squad for Korea Republic’s friendlies against Costa Rica and Cameroon on Tuesday.

Son, who was joint top scorer in last year’s Premier League, has yet to find the back of the net since the season started last month but the 30-year-old’s scoring drought will not prompt Bento to discuss the issue with his captain when the squad meet on Monday.

#AFCU20 Qualifiers - All to play for after Matchday Two

Tue, 13 Sep, 2022

#AFCU20 Qualifiers - All to play for after Matchday Two

Kuala Lumpur: Japan, Qatar and Saudi Arabia got their AFC U20 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2023 qualifying campaigns off to bright starts as Monday's Matchday Two saw exciting action across Groups A to D.

There is, however, still much to be done in the bid to reach Uzbekistan 2023 with only the 10 group winners assured of automatic places in the Finals.

The five best runners-up will also advance so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at how the four groups stand and what to expect on Matchday Three.

Bangladesh stun India; Pakistan end campaign with a flourish

Tue, 13 Sep, 2022

Bangladesh stun India; Pakistan end campaign with a flourish

Kathmandu: Bangladesh stunned defending champions India 3-0 to finish top of Group A of the SAFF Women's Championship 2022 on Tuesday.

Pakistan, meanwhile, concluded their campaign with a sizzling 7-0 win over Maldives.

Bangladesh's triumph means they will face Bhutan in Friday's semi-finals while India will play Group B winners Nepal.